You have decided to wear a black dress to an upcoming wedding, but you don’t know how to accessorize it.
You don’t need to worry because, if you keep reading you will find 10 accessories that go well with your black dress and that will help you turn a simple outfit into an elegant one that is perfect for such an elegant event as a wedding.
The black dress is often the most simple and popular choice for women when it comes to formal events. It is neutral, yet elegant and sexy, offering you everything with one item of clothing.
However, even the black dress can sometimes be too simple and boring.
That is when accessories come into play, helping you turn it into an elegant outfit.
Here are 10 accessories that you should consider when wearing a black dress to a wedding:
- Clutch
- Earrings
- Necklace
- Headband
- Stilettos
- Rings
- Hair clips
- Coat
- High heel sandals
- Hair Ribbon
Best 10 Accessories for a Black Dress to a Wedding
Clutch
This is perhaps the most popular type of purse seen at weddings.
The clutch is a type of handbag that is small and that you can easily hold in your hand, but that is very elegant and it has room.
Considering that you will wear a black dress, you may want to choose a clutch that is silver or gold, if you want to add some sparkle to your outfit, or one that is in a bold color, such as purple, navy blue, red, and so on.
These colors will add a little more life to your dress and will complete your outfit.
Be sure to take into account the color of your shoes as well when you choose your clutch.
Earrings
A type of jewelry that could be missing from your outfit. It is known to anyone the importance of earrings and how much they can change your outfit, making it look complete.
Since a wedding is such an elegant and glamorous event, try to choose a more elegant pair, whether it is made from silver, gold, or it has precious stones on them.
You will find many designs available, such as teardrop, drop, chandelier, dangle, huggie, and many others. Choose the one that is best suited to your dress and your hairstyle.
You wouldn’t want to choose a pair of chandelier earrings if you have your hair loose because they will be lost in your hair.
Necklace
Another popular type of jewelry that you will see at weddings.
The reason why necklaces are so loved is because the minute you put them on, you immediately feel like they complete your outfit perfectly, like they are the last piece that was missing.
They certainly are very elegant and gorgeous and are often one of the most seen accessories at weddings.
As far as options go, you have an infinite number of necklaces available.
You have a collar, choker, princess, matinee, made from silver, gold, with precious stones, pearls, and so on. I’m sure that you will find the one that is appropriate for your dress.
Just remember to take into account the height of the neckline.
Headband
While you may think that is such a simple and inappropriate accessory for a wedding, hear me out.
I know that when you hear of a headband you think about those simple ones that are only meant to keep your hair away from your face.
However, this type of hair accessory has become more and more popular over the last few years and many more designs have started to appear.
That is why, the headbands that would be appropriate for a wedding are the ones that are made of satin or have pearls on them.
They will add some sparkle to your hair and could definitely elevate your whole outfit.
Choose a white headband for your black dress. This will create a lovely contrastive combination.
Stilettos
A very popular and obvious choice. These types of shoes are seen everywhere: on the streets, in clubs, and so on, but they are most popular at weddings.
They can be very affordable and are found everywhere. You have an infinite number of options, from simple ones to more embellished and elegant ones.
I would recommend you choose a more colorful pair for your black dress.
Red is one of my favorites options because they create such a bold and strong combination, but you can also opt for a pink, blue, orange, or even green pair.
You can also choose a white pair, which will be totally acceptable. I am sure that you will find the right pair for you and you will create a dazzling outfit.
Rings
From the time when rings had a more cultural purpose, meaning letting others know what clan they belonged to, rings have come a long way and are now a simple accessory that is meant to enrich our appearance.
Every piece of jewelry is beautiful in its own way and it can be difficult to choose one.
Therefore, many try to put more rings on their fingers.
But according to the rules, the number of rings allowed for a woman to an elegant event such as a wedding is no more than three: two on one hand and one on the other hand.
Choosing too many rings may look over-accessorized and may completely destroy your outfit. Wear only those that combine better with your entire outfit.
Hair Clips
Another accessory that has become more and more popular in the last couple of years.
They have shifted from their practical purpose to a more esthetic one, turning them into an accessory.
The most popular choice are the ones that have pearls on them, are covered with silk, or even have precious stones on them.
They can be placed in many places and you can even create hairstyles around them.
When you choose the color of your hair clips, make sure to take into account the color of your hair.
A pair of white hair clips would look gorgeous together with a red hair, but would be immediately lost if it was placed in blond hair.
Coat
This is a perfect accessory for those autumn or winter weddings. You can choose the type of coat you want, whether it is a fur coat, a cape, a blazer, and so on.
You have many options available, so you don’t need to worry. My favorite choices are either a fur coat because it is very cozy and it has the level of elegance as the dress, or a cape.
The cape is very simple, yet beautiful and chic, adding more elegance to the outfit.
As far as color goes, I would choose simple, neutral colors, such as brown, black, nude. You can also choose navy blue because it is dark and will look great with your black dress.
High Heel Sandals
After stilettos, these are another type of footwear that are very popular at weddings. You will find them in many designs, colors, and styles.
They are very elegant, chic, and can be quite comfortable. They are most popular in the summer season, allowing women to display their pedicures.
The same as in the case of stilettos applies here when it comes to colors. Have fun with your palette of colors and choose one that is most suited with your style.
You can even opt for black high-heel sandals. They are very chic and elegant and will pair great with your black dress.
If you choose these ones, be sure to add some color to your outfit, such as a red rouge or a colored piece of jewelry.
Hair Ribbon
While these accessories may seem to you childish and totally inappropriate for a wedding, hear me out. A long time has passed since the little ribbons that our moms used to put in our hair for school.
Nowadays, ribbons are seen as very elegant dress accessories for women of all ages.
If you wear them discreetly, they can be even more sophisticated. Tie your hair in a very high bun, then tie a clip at its base with a silk or satin hair ribbon in neutral or pastel shades.
You can also make a tail using only part of the hair and hide the elastic using a hair ribbon.
Play around with the ribbon and see what hairstyle you can create. I am sure you will be surprised by how good it looks.
Conclusion
If you have your black dress and this accessories list, I am sure that you will be able to create an outfit that will be glamorous, and chic, and will allow you to have fun celebrating the love of the groom.
Remember to always take into account the place at which the event is happening and the weather. In this way, you can choose your accessories because not all of them are suited for weddings.
That being said, whether you choose a hair clip, a necklace, some rings, a hair ribbon, or any other accessory from the list, make sure to always take into account the design of your black dress and add accessories that will match with it.
The black dress is the center of your outfit. Other than that, have fun creating your attire, and be sure to have fun at the wedding!
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